Christie Wants Supreme Court to Rule on Sports Betting
These are your latest gambling headlines from around the world, the lead stories on the day.
$2 Million Bond Set for West Palm Beach Mob Suspect
A $2 million bond has been set by a federal judge, the honorable William Matthewman, for a West Palm Beach County man, one of six in that county charged in a wide-ranging organized crime indictment out of New York last week.
British Bookie William Hill Turns Down 3.16 Billion Bid
William Hill (L:WMH) rejected a 3.16 billion pound bid by smaller rivals Rank Group (L:RNK) and 888 Holdings (L:888) on Tuesday.
Top Bets – August 9 – Afternoon: Rangers, Red Sox
The Rangers and Red Sox were coming in among the top bet sides on the day Tuesday afternoon. Both were seeing some solid action during the morning hours as well.
Federal Court Rejects New Jersey Bid to Legalize Sports Betting
A 12-judge U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on Tuesday to reject New Jersey’s bid to allow legalized sports betting in the Garden State.
Top Bets – August 9 – Morning: Rangers, Red Sox, Real Madrid, Women’s Basketball
Gambling911.com has your AM action report for Tuesday that includes a number of Major League Baseball games and the Women’s Basketball.
Twitch to go After Pokémon Go Cheaters
The popular social media streaming site Twitch has announced its intention to go after Pokémon Go cheating suspects.
NRL Rocked by Gambling Match Fixing Scandal
Controversial gambling figure Eddie Hayson has scoffed at claims he and Foran brothers Kieran and Liam are linked to the latest NRL game being investigated for match-fixing.
Bail Upped for Attorney Who Tried to Mow Down Sports Handicapper
A Lehigh County district judge has set bail at $200,000 for an area attorney who tried to run down a prominent sports handicapper.
Sports Betting Could Keep Casino Revenue Rolling in, AGA Chief Says
The president of the American Gaming Association says while casino revenue has leveled off in Mississippi and other states, sports betting could be that new amenity consumers want, which will keep tax money rolling in.
Canadian Law That Blocks Access to Gambling Sites Against the Law
Gambling911.com speaks to Trade Group spokesperson, who is now fighting measure on behalf of his member firms, some of the largest in Canada
LA Times: East Coast Mob Sweeps Like Something Out of Scorsese Film
Vera Haller of the LA Times described the sweeping mob associated takedowns Thursday morning and the accompanying indictment accurately: Like something out of a Martin Scorsese movie.
Former NFL Star Sentenced to 21 Months Prison for Stealing From Charities
Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Reggie Rucker was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison for stealing from two charities, a crime his attorney blamed on a gambling addiction caused by football-related brain injuries.
Massive Morning East Coast Enterprise Mob Sweeps Net 46: Read Full Complaint
A series of early morning sweeps across the US have netted 46 alleged mobsters with charges that include gambling and extortion.
Early AM ‘Springfield Crew’ Sweep Nets Four Mobsters for Gambling, Extortion
State and federal investigators nabbed four men Springfield, Massachusetts men tied to New York’s Genovese Crime Family during the early morning hours Thursday.
Cuomo Legalizes Daily Fantasy Sports in New York State
Governor Andrew Cuomo was fast to sign into law a bill that would legalize Daily Fantasy Sports in the state of New York.
Mob Capo to Feds: ‘Your Plea Bargain is Garbage’
Carmine Avellino, a Luchese capo involved in illegal gambling, waste management racketeering, and extortion - has told the feds their plea deal is garbage.
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Closing; Carl Icahn Says He Lost $100M
Donald Trump has been gone from Atlantic City for years, but his name has lived on in glowing neon on the facade of a casino he no longer owned.
Why the UK Age-Old Bingo stereotype is no more
Years ago, when the local bingo hall scene was thriving, there were two key observations that could be made about the core playing demographic.
Surge in online gambling sees Brits hit record losses
More people than ever are now online, and with it, a whole host of new ventures are now accessible.
Idiot Conned Disabled Dad Out of £1.2m Then Blew Cash Gambling, Partying
Geovonne Oliver, 21, fooled Barclays Bank into thinking he was his father Derrick to take £1.265 million from a medical negligence compensation payment, the Daily Star reports, and he didn’t stop there.
Football is coming! Is it time to ditch your current bookie?
The NFL season is soon approaching, and with it comes the anxiety and panic attacks that every agent experiences at this time of year.
2016 NFL Betting Just Got Better with PremierPerHead.com
A new season of football in the NFL is right around the corner.
E-Sports Explosion Leads to E-sports Wagering
Many North American sports gambling fans have a notion stuck in their head that the NFL season is basically the only time of the year worth wild to make wagers.
The Sun Newspaper to Launch new UK Sportsbook - Sun Bets
UK based tabloid giant The Sun Newspaper have announced their intention to launch a brand new online sportsbook. Competing with Giants such as Bet365 and Ladbrokes, The sun Newspaper are hoping to take their share of a market worth billions with the launch of Sun Bet.
‘Goodfellas’ Mobster Drops Dead in Florida Bar
Eugene Gesuale, 73, better known as “Nick the Blade” was having his usual glass of Pinot Grigio at Past Times Restaurant and Bar in Ormond Beach, Florida when he literally fell off his stool and died.
Controversial Card Games in Violation of Florida Law Judge Rules
An administrative law judge ruled against the way in which “designated-player” card games are being operated at the Jacksonville Kennel Club, asserting that such games are in violation of Florida’s ban on so-called banked card games.
‘F*** The Police’ Tank Top Prevents Man From Re-Entering Casino
Jack Casino in Cleveland refused entry to an individual wearing a “F*** The Police” tank top two weeks ago.
G911 World Exclusive: Sports Handicapper Reveals Why Lawyer is Trying to Kill Him
Beef goes back to October 2015 and a Halloween party gone awry....
Man Loses Wife in Gambling Match: She Commits Suicide
After having lost all his money, a man from the Barabanki region of India gambled away his wife, who later hung herself.
